The Free School of Evanston was an alternative school that existed in Evanston, Illinois, United States from 1971 to 1976, for five school years.
Influences The Free School was influenced by Summerhill School. At meetings, parents, students, and teachers were all equal, each having one vote. Tuition was based on a sliding scale percentage of parents' income. The school did not pursue educational accreditation.
Location The school rented space at: School years Space Building Address Coordinates 1971-72 basement Unitarian Church of EvanstonUnitarian Church of Evanston 1330 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 1972-76 many rooms Wheadon United Methodist ChurchChurch later renamed. See 2214 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, Illinois
Student body The school enrolled more than 100 students, aged 5–16, divided into lower, middle, and upper age groups. Most were from the Chicago suburbs, with a few from Chicago's inner city neighborhoods.
Principals School year(s) Principal 1971-72 ? 1972-74 Nelson ArmourNelson Armour 1974-75 ? 1975-76 ?
See also Anarchistic free school Alternative education Student voice
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